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An international football (soccer) game is 90 minutes (two halves of 45 minutes), plus any added time at the end of each half that may be lost due to injuries, substitutions etc. This is usually about 1-4 minutes and is determined by the referee.

In International friendlies, qualification for major tournaments and World Cup group games the matches may end in a draw. However, in the knock-out stages of tournaments - such as the second round onwards - matches have to be played until a result is determined.

If the game is all square after 90 minutes - and a winner must yet be decided - extra-time is played, which consists of 2 halves each lasting 15 minutes (plus injury time). And, if the teams are still even after that, the match goes to penalties (5 penalty kicks per team; and if they are still tied after the five penalties, the match goes to sudden death).

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90 minutes, plus any added time for injuries and stoppages.

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The soccer game lasts 90 minutes. Of 45 minutes each.But time will be added according to the injuries and substitutes being used. For every yellow or red cards 15 seconds are added.

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